Description
Comfort meets elegance in this beef stroganoff cottage pie, blending Russian-inspired flavors with classic British warmth. Creamy beef nestles beneath a golden parmesan crust, promising a hearty meal that satisfies your deepest comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) chuck steak, gravy beef or braising steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, roughly diced
- 400 g (14 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups (500 ml) beef stock
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
Potato Topping:
- 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz) all-purpose potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 tablespoons (40 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk, slightly warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated parmesan
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by seasoning it generously with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet until a rich, caramel-brown crust develops on all surfaces.
- Remove the beef and in the same pan, sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms until they release their aromatic moisture and turn golden.
- Create a flavor base by incorporating flour, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard, stirring quickly to prevent burning and develop a deep, complex taste profile.
- Slowly pour beef stock into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Return the seared beef to the pan, allowing it to simmer gently and absorb the rich, savory liquid until the sauce thickens and coats the meat luxuriously.
- Simultaneously, boil peeled potatoes in salted water until they’re fork-tender and easily mashed.
- Transform the potatoes into a creamy mash by blending with butter and milk, seasoning with salt to enhance their natural flavor.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish, ensuring an even distribution of meat and sauce.
- Carefully spread the mashed potatoes over the beef, creating a smooth, even layer that completely covers the filling.
- Enhance the topping by lightly spraying with olive oil and generously sprinkling parmesan cheese for a crisp, golden finish.
- Bake in a preheated oven until the top turns a beautiful golden-brown and the edges bubble with appetizing intensity.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef for a healthier version of this hearty dish.
- Swap regular beef stock with low-sodium option to control salt intake.
- Use gluten-free flour and check Worcestershire sauce ingredients for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Fresh mushrooms provide more flavor compared to canned varieties, enhancing overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg